Following the fourth round match of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 3, Natus Vincere and Vitality joined the previously qualified playoff teams Spirit , FURIA Esports , and FaZe. Vitality defeated Virtus.pro , and Natus Vincere won against G2. The losers moved to a 2-2 record and will play a final match for a spot in the playoffs.
Virtus.pro vs. Vitality
In the playoff decider match, Vitality showcased a confident and coordinated performance, defeating Virtus.pro with a 2-0 map score. On the first map of the series, Train, Vitality delivered a strong performance. The first half ended with a slight edge in their favor — 7:5, but they fully dominated the second half, giving almost nothing away to the opponent. In the end, a decisive victory with a score of 13:6. The second map, Dust2, chosen by Virtus.pro , also concluded with a victory for Vitality . The first half ended in a tie — 6:6, but after switching sides, Vitality didn't lose a single round, taking 7 rounds in a row, dismantling the opponent's defense and sealing the series.
MVP of the match — Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut
The best player of the match was Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut, who became the true hero of the encounter. He finished the match with outstanding stats: 38 kills, 15 deaths, and 101 ADR. His aggression on the T-side and solid defensive play allowed Vitality to control key rounds on both maps and deservedly advance to the playoffs.
Natus Vincere vs. G2
In the playoff decider match, Natus Vincere and G2 delivered a tense series that ended with a 2:1 victory for NAVI. On the first map, chosen by NAVI, the teams were almost evenly matched: the first half ended with a score of 7:5 in favor of NAVI. In the second half, Natus Vincere managed to maintain their advantage and secured the map with a score of 13:10. On Anubis, G2 responded admirably. Despite losing the first half 7:5, after switching sides, G2 turned up the aggression and dropped only two rounds, thus closing the map with a score of 13:9.
The decisive map, Inferno, turned into a real thriller. The first half ended with NAVI leading 7:5, but after switching sides, G2 tied the score at 12:12, sending the game into overtime. There, Natus Vincere proved stronger, winning 7:4 and securing a 19:16 victory to advance to the playoffs.
MVP of the match — Justinas "jL" Lekavicius
The best player of the match was Justinas "jL" Lekavicius. He finished the series with impressive stats: 61 frags, 45 deaths, and 94 ADR. His consistent shooting and key kills, especially on the decisive map, were crucial factors in NAVI's victory.
The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 takes place from June 3 to 22 in Austin , USA, with a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament through the link.
